What Happened
Detroit Automakers Win Deals Under New National Security Rules
General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have secured contracts to build prototype tactical trucks for the U.S. Army under new rules signed by President Donald Trump limiting access to China-sourced materials. The contracts are part of a broader effort to strengthen national security and reduce dependence on adversarial nations. The new rules may create challenges for the defense sector, but they also present opportunities for manufacturers in Michigan, which is seeking to grow its defense sector. This development was first reported by The Detroit News.